Although Queensland has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, Brisbane missed out on these. The coastline of Brisbane is made up of marshland. To find beautiful beaches, from Brisbane you can go south to the Gold Coast (around 45 minutes) or north to the Sunshine coast (around 1 hour).

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What to do in Brisbane

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October 2015 , November 2015

Last updated 27th September 2015

Top 10 things to do in Brisbane Australia

1. Sporting events - Gabba - cricket or AFL matches and Suncorp Stadium for Rugby League and Rugby Union matches.

2. Lunch or dinner at various restaurants over looking Brisbane River at Southbank or at Eagle Street Pier.

3. Nightlife at Fortitude Valley, only 1km away from the Brisbane city centre there are plenty of bars, nightclubs, restaurants and late night cafes within The Valley. Brisbane's Chinatown is also located here so lots of good Yum Cha Restaurants during the day and Chinese cuisine late into the night.

4. Botanical gardens have some great horticultural display and open park lands right in the Brisbane city centre.

5. Take a lunch or dinner cruise along the Brisbane River on one on the old paddle wheel boats run by Kookaburra Cruises. Depart 12.15pm for lunch and 7.30pm for dinner. Bookings call (07) 3221 1300.

Kookaburra River Queen Brisbane River

6. Horse Racing at Eagle Farm or Gabba.

7. Golf - there are a number of good golf courses around Brisbane including Victoria Park Golf Complex just 2kms from Brisbane city centre.

8. Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is located 11km from the Brisbane city centre. On display are a number of native animals from Australia including Koala Bears, Kangaroos, possums, native birs including colourful lorikeets and birds of prey.

9. Brisbane Treasury Casino located right in the centre of Brisbane on the banks of Brisbane River. A spectacular building with great entertainment, restaurants and bars inside.

10. Brisbane Lookout is located 10 minutes from the city centre in the natural bushlands of Mt Coot-tha Forest Park. With panoramic views over Brisbane city. Have lunch or dinner at the Summit Restaurant or a casual meal or coffee at the Kuta Cafe and Gift Shop.